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In June 2024 ECHA published a document highlighting research needs to ensure that the regulatory frameworks remain robust and effective for the chemical safety assessment. The document also included nanomaterials, acknowledges the vast amount of research performed on the adaptation of testing guidelines and guidance for nanomaterials but still...

The Nanotechnology Health and Safety summit will take place in the University of Cincinnati, on October 9th 2024 targeting industry, academia, and government experts to discuss the latest advancements in occupational exposure to nanotechnology and advanced materials. This event will also address critical safety and health challenges, and will...

The SCCS has released an opinion on the safety of Titanium Dioxide (nano) coated with a combination of w/w 6% Aluminium Hydroxide, 14% Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate and 10% Dimethicone, for use as UV filter in dermally applied cosmetic products. Based on the provided information, the SCCS is of the view that there are a number of uncertainties and...

The NIA’s newly formed Regulatory Committee held its first meeting on 6 June with members from across Europe and the USA attending. The Regulatory Committee is the first outcome from the NIA’s strategy review and has been formed to assess and address any global regulatory  issue, regulation or standard that is current or proposed that may have a...

NIA’s Interim Director General, Sean Kelly, recently attended the annual General Assembly for the LEARN project in which NIA participates. Sean led the partners in an exploitation planning workshop to help develop business plans for some of the key potential exploitations that are emerging from this project on air quality in schools.

In its commitment to support its members and engage collaboratively with peer organizations, the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has become a part of The Particles Platform. This informal network of associations fosters connections, facilitates the exchange of information, and pursues joint advocacy efforts concerning...

Since its inception in 2017, the Mata Initiative has focused on revising OECD Test Guidelines (TG) and Guidance Documents (GD) to make them suitable for nano and advanced materials. These guidelines are crucial for both the industry and regulatory bodies in the assessment and testing of chemicals, playing a key role in the effective...